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				<em>Ethical consent form</em>
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			This consent form, is only part of the process of informed consent.  It should give you the basic idea of what the research is about and what your participation will involve.  If you would like more detail about something mentioned here, or information not included here, please contact the <a href="mailto:dnk2@cs.waikato.ac.nz">researcher</a>. 
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			Please take the time to read this form carefully and to understand any accompanying information.
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			<em>Project Title:</em> A Competitive Environment for Query Expansion
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			<em>Researcher:</em> David Milne (supervised by Prof. Ian Witten)
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			<em>Experiment Purpose:</em> The purpose of this study is to obtain detailed insights into the ways in which queries develop.
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			<em>Participant Recruitment and Selection:</em> Participant Recruitment is entirely open; anyone may register for the study. Participants may also be approached from the Computer Science department at the University of Waikato campus, or from Library and Information Sciences elsewhere.
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			<em>Procedure:</em> There are no strict sessions; participants are free to log in and play the game in thier own time. 
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			<em>Data collection:</em> The system will record all queries you issue, all documents you open, and attach this information to your email address. It is important to note that all queries issued will be made for predefined tasks, and are thus unlikely to be of a personal nature.  An anonomised version of data (without names or email addresses) may be stored indefinitely in the data archives of the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Waikato.
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			<em>Confidentiality:</em> Confidentiality and participant anonymity will be strictly maintained.  All information gathered will be used for statistical analysis only; no names or other identifying characteristics will be stated in the final or any other reports. Anonomised query logs may be released for research purposes. Participant's emails will not be released.
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			<em>Likelihood of discomfort:</em> There is no likelihood of discomfort or risk associated with participation.
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			<em>Finding out about results:</em> To learn about the results of the study contact the researcher after the completion of the study.
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			<em>Agreement:</em> Your participation and registration for the game indicates that you have understood to your satisfaction the information regarding participation in this research project and that you agree to participate as a participant.  In no way does this waive your legal rights nor release the investigators, sponsors, or involved institutions from their legal and professional responsibilities.  You are free to not answer specific items or questions in interviews or on questionnaires.  Your continued participation should be as informed as your initial consent, so you should feel free to ask for clarification or new information throughout your participation.  If you have further questions concerning matters related to this research, please contact the researcher.
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